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NC05 HCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,285 mi
Last recorded153,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 HCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 153,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 153,153 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 150,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded slightly, offside being the worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 150,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear on route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded slightly, offside being the worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 128,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,131 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r inner brake pad through to metal (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,419 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hi viz brake light id diconnected

mil light is on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 31,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,256 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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NC05 HCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC05 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NC05 HCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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